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NBA announces 2026-27 schedule with notable family reunions and changes

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Last updated Aug 13, 2026

NBA announces 2026-27 schedule with notable family reunions and changes
Summary

The NBA released its full schedule for the 2026-27 season, set to begin on October 20 and conclude on April 11. The New York Knicks will host the Philadelphia 76ers in the season opener, with LeBron James making his debut for Philadelphia after leaving the Lakers. Christmas Day will feature a matchup between the 76ers and Lakers, allowing the James family to reunite. The schedule also introduces a new format, with Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons playing the first regular-season game at 3 p.m. ET on October 20, moving away from traditional Opening Night.

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By the Numbers
  • •The season starts on October 20, ending April 11.
  • •Knicks host 76ers in the opening game.
  • •LeBron James joins the 76ers in a family reunion matchup.
  • •Celtics play Pistons at 3 p.m. ET on Opening Day.
  • •No games scheduled for Election Day, November 3.
Latest Updates
  • 8:09 PMCBS NBA — Winners and losers of the 2026-27 NBA schedule: A weird Opening Day, a James family reunion and more
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The full schedule for the upcoming season is out and not everyone is running happily to the calendar

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